Bullfinch

male bullfinch with orange plumage, perched on a tree

The Bullfinch is a plump, colourful bird with a distinctive black cap and a bright pink breast in males, and a more muted grey-pink in females.

  • Bullfinches can be seen in the UK throughout the year, but are most commonly spotted from April to July during the breeding season.
  • Bullfinches are part of the Fringillidae family, which includes finches and related species, and are known for their stout, conical bills that are adapted for cracking open seeds and nuts.

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